jdviharini
American expat in India
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3
About me
American
Registration: 16 March 2015
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Driving in India by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in India? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
The vast majority of Indian drivers are poorly trained, but how bad the situation is varies a lot from place to place. I recently moved from a village in the Tirthan Valley area of Himachal Pradesh to Shimla and I was shocked at the difference in ... Read More
Safety in India by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in India? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there is ...
I feel a lot safer in India than I do back in the US. Sure there are problems, but how bad they are depends on where you are. I am sure there are plenty of places that really aren't safe. When I was living in Vasant Vihar in Delhi, I felt ... Read More
Top 5 tips to live in India by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in India. What recommendations would you give ...
1) Make an effort to understand the local culture and respect it, even if you don't always agree with certain customs. There is really nothing that is more important for your own success, safety, happiness and well-being. 2) Learn at least the ... Read More